Obituary: William “Bill” Petersen, 92

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Apr 28, 2013 at 10:26 AMApr 28, 2013 at 10:27 AM

William “Bill” Petersen was born on January 8, 1921 to Herman & Anna (Grundman) Petersen in rural Johnson County. He passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2013 at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center at the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 16 days.

William “Bill” Petersen was born on January 8, 1921 to Herman & Anna (Grundman) Petersen in rural Johnson County. He passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2013 at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center at the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 16 days.

Bill joined the Army on August 15, 1942 and was sent to Washington D.C. where he was part of the contingent protecting the capital. He was later sent to Europe and landed on Omaha beach and participated in the push across France and the Battle of the Bulge.

When Bill returned home he married Agnes Halvorsen on March 17, 1946 at the United Methodist Church. Bill worked as a farmhand for many years; he also worked at Truscott Implement and the Syracuse Elevator until retiring. Bill and Agnes had three children Terry, Darrel, and Karen. Bill was active as a 4-H leader, Fair Board Member and Rescue Squad member as well as a charter member of the Apple Corps barbershop chorus. He also belonged to American Legion Massie-Richards Post 100, Mid Otoe County Veterans of Foreign Wars #5547 both of Syracuse, NE.